A family holiday at Christmas does not mean that you have to miss out on your favourite festive treats. At Center Parcs, in Sherwood Forest, you can have a Christmas tree delivered to your woodland lodge and order logs for the fire to make your evenings cosy.

Take the family on a horse and carriage ride around the village of Rufford and stop off and see Santa, who will be on hand to take any last minute present requests. You can also join Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves for breakfast before he delivers the gifts.

Or why not escape the winter weather at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise? Zoom down the water slides or lounge by the pool amidst the palm trees.